Water Mitigation Crew Chief

Job overview

The Water Mitigation Crew Chief role is onsite in the Des Moines, IA market. The posting lists average annual compensation, including hourly pay and bonus, of $80,000–$110,000. Power Dry provides emergency water and mold removal services and helps customers recover from property damage. The crew chief leads restoration work from initial response through mitigation completion, coordinating crew members, assessing damage, and carrying out extraction and drying. The role keeps projects safe and efficient while communicating progress and expectations to customers.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise restoration crews
• assess water and sewage damage and determine mitigation steps
• perform water extraction and structural drying
• set up, monitor, and remove drying equipment
• remove damaged materials when needed
• document jobs
• communicate with customers
• maintain safe and organized sites
• drive a company vehicle
• assist with mold remediation as needed after training
• manage assigned projects through completion.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

water mitigation crew chief

water damage restoration

water extraction

structural drying

mold remediation

crew leadership

customer service

des moines ia

power dry

$80k–$110k average annual compensation

company vehicle

paid training

medical plans

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• company-paid disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match
• paid time off and holidays
• incentive compensation
• company vehicle and fuel card
• uniforms, tools, paid training, and career growth.

Why this role

The posting welcomes candidates with leadership experience in construction, skilled trades, or home services even if they lack prior restoration experience. Overtime, weekends, and some holidays may be required as needed.

About the employer

HighGround is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.